What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe buyer seeks domestic violence advocacy services. Services include safety planning, advocacy, follow-up interventions, court accompaniment, and community outreach. All questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted no later than November 26, 2026.
Scope of work
- Safety planning and advocacy, including shelter placement, exit planning, and Safe At Home enrollment
- Follow-up interventions by calling victims listed in Bloomington Police incident reports
- Court accompaniment for criminal court proceedings and jury trials, plus transportation facilitation
- OFP and HRO assistance including eligibility screening, drafting, filing, and civil court accompaniment
- Community outreach to improve referrals and refine community resource lists
- Trainings for City staff and city-wide education regarding domestic violence
- Collaboration through regular City meetings, consultation, and biannual service volume data reports
How proposals are evaluated
| Criterion | Weight / scoring |
|---|---|
| Cover Letter | 0 % |
| Cost | 30% |
| Scope of Work | 30% |
| Project Schedule, Timeline and Responsiveness | 15% |
| Qualifications, Experience and References | 20% |
| Contact Person and Project Team | 5 % |
Minimum qualifications
- Advocates must meet the definition of a domestic abuse advocate in Minnesota Statute 595.02 Subd. 1 (l)
- Ability to begin work under an executed contract beginning January 1, 2027
- Ability to respond to City and victim questions within five (5) business days
Documents to include with your response
- Cover Letter
- Cost proposal (26-37CompanyNameCost)
- Scope of Work proposal (26-37CompanyName)
- Project Schedule, Timeline and Responsiveness
- Qualifications, Experience and References
- Contact Person and Project Team with organizational chart
- Statement of Non-Collusion
- Signed compliance certification
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via Bids and Tenders online RFP System
- Instructions
- Register and submit at https://bloomingtonmn.bidsandtenders.net/Module/Tenders/en. Name files 26-37CompanyNameCost for Cost and 26-37CompanyName for all other components.